Learning Team Leader
Quick answer
Historic England is hiring a full-time, 2-year Learning Team Leader (Hybrid) with a salary of £50,000 plus benefits to lead the Learning Team and the Heritage Schools Programme.
- Role
- Learning Team Leader
- Organization
- Historic England
- Location
- Hybrid · Newcastle · York · Manchester · Birmingham · Swindon · Bristol · Portsmouth · Cambridge
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- £50,000 Plus generous benefits
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
Historic England is seeking a Learning Team Leader to lead and develop a high performing team, oversee commissioned delivery, and build effective partnerships across the heritage and education sectors.
What you'll do
- Provide leadership for the Learning Team and the Heritage Schools Programme
- Ensure high quality outcomes for children, young people, and teachers
- Lead and develop a high performing team
- Oversee commissioned delivery
- Build effective partnerships across the heritage and education sectors
- Ensure evidence, learning, and financial sustainability drive continuous improvement and future development
What it takes
- Successful experience of leading and developing experienced high performing teams
- Strong understanding of learning, participation, and engagement practice
- Experience of managing complex programmes, projects, or services delivered through multiple partners
- Excellent relationship-building, influencing, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Understanding of impact evaluation approaches and the use of evidence to inform decision-making
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive defined benefit pension scheme, 28 days holiday, corporate discounts, free entry into English Heritage sites, development opportunities
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in a hybrid working model, with options in Newcastle, York, Manchester, Birmingham, Swindon, Bristol, Portsmouth, or Cambridge.
What is the compensation package?
The compensation package includes a salary of £50,000 plus a generous benefits package, including a competitive defined benefit pension scheme, 28 days holiday, corporate discounts, free entry into English Heritage sites, and development opportunities.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include successful experience of leading and developing high performing teams, strong understanding of learning and engagement practice, experience of managing complex programmes, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and understanding of impact evaluation approaches.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted through the Historic England hiring system called Applied. The application process involves answering a selection of questions that allow the hiring teams to test your skills and suitability for the role.
When are the provisional interview dates?
Provisional interview dates are scheduled for 21st September 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on Historic England's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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